Guard News - The National Guard

ESGR: A 50-year Bridge Between Employers, National Guard, Reserves
June 22, 2022 — WASHINGTON – With the end of conscription looming in the United States, leaders knew the nation would rely more often on the National Guard and Reserves.They knew moving from a strategic to an... MORE

National Guard Education Center Gets 1st Woman Leader
June 21, 2022 — ARLINGTON, Va. – The first woman to head the National Guard Professional Education Center took command of the training institution in a ceremony June 16 at the PEC’s campus at Camp Joseph T. Robinson,... MORE

Continued Investments Make Guard Effective, Chief Says
June 7, 2022 — ARLINGTON, Va. – The chief of the National Guard Bureau told senators June 7 that continued investments in the National Guard mean it will be able to effectively support the Joint Force while quickly... MORE

Guard Soldiers, Airmen Participate in Cyber Shield Exercise
June 7, 2022 — NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – More than 800 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen, civilian experts, and other military services from throughout the nation are conducting exercise Cyber Shield this month... MORE

Recent events, past decades have transformed Guard, chief says
May 24, 2022 — ARLINGTON, Va. – The past 20 years have proven the National Guard has transformed from a strategic reserve to an operational force, the chief of the National Guard Bureau told lawmakers... MORE

AI-powered app aims to discover talent in Guard, Reserve
May 20, 2022 — ARLINGTON, Va. – Members of the Reserve and National Guard are highly skilled across various private-sector industries and have the potential to make substantial contributions to Defense Department... MORE

Summit underscores team nature of cyber defense
April 25, 2022 — FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. – Senior leaders from around the U.S. Cyber Command enterprise discussed the future of cyber operations, evolving capabilities and deeper integration during a summit April... MORE

National Guard winds down COVID-19 support, remains ready
April 8, 2022 — ARLINGTON, Va. – With COVID-19 case counts and positivity rates decreasing, the Department of Defense ended its active-duty component’s support for coronavirus missions last week.But Defense... MORE

New policy helps Guard members coming off COVID duty
March 21, 2022 — ARLINGTON, Va. – A new policy intended to help National Guard members who were activated to support COVID-19 operations is a “win for the health of the force.”That is according to Army Maj. Gen. Jill... MORE

National Guard’s top general stresses individual, unit readiness
March 4, 2022 — LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Individual and small-unit readiness remain critical priorities, the National Guard’s top officer told a gathering of senior Army Guard leaders from across the nation this... MORE

Guard members reflect on health during Black History Month
February 25, 2022 — ARLINGTON, Va. – When Army Capt. Whennah Andrews submitted a nine-minute video in 2016 to the Army’s Uniform Policy Board to change the Army’s official regulation on grooming and appearance standards... MORE

Rangers and National Guard support IVAS tropics test
February 8, 2022 — CAMP SANTIAGO, Puerto Rico — From minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit to over 90, the Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) was tested. In back-to-back extreme weather testing led by the Program... MORE

Guard chief details changes to combat sexual assault, harassment
January 21, 2022 — ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Guard is instituting changes to better combat sexual assault and harassment in the ranks, Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson told the House Armed Services military personnel... MORE

Soldiers, Airmen compete to make All Guard Endurance Team
January 20, 2022 — AUSTIN, Texas – National Guard Soldiers and Airmen put their endurance and strength to the test during the National Guard’s All Guard Endurance Team competition in Austin Jan. 15.The 120 Guard... MORE

National Guard helps medical facilities with COVID-19 peak
January 14, 2022 — ARLINGTON, Va. – As COVID-19 infections surge, more than 15,600 National Guard members are supporting state and local officials dealing with the pandemic throughout the country.Of those responding,... MORE

Year in Review: National Guard delivered at home and abroad
December 22, 2021 — ARLINGTON, Va. – When a series of tornadoes slashed across parts of eight Midwest states late in the evening of Dec. 10, Spc. Zach Neisz sprang into action. He grabbed an ax, flashlight and medical... MORE

Shooters take aim at annual sniper championships in Arkansas
December 8, 2021 — BARLING, Ark. – Top snipers from the National Guard and international community are competing in the National Guard’s 51st Winston P. Wilson Championship and 31st Armed Forces Skill at Arms Meeting... MORE

Senior enlisted leaders tackle challenges facing Guard
November 1, 2021 — CAMP SHELBY, Miss. – Addressing challenges facing the National Guard and unleashing the collective experience and knowledge of senior enlisted leaders from across the country to identify solutions... MORE

National Guard aids Afghan evacuees in Operation Allies Welcome
October 8, 2021 — ARLINGTON, Va. - National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from throughout the nation continue to support Operation Allies Welcome, assisting Afghans as they safely resettle in the United States.Operation... MORE

Guard fights wildfires, responds to Ida, serves overseas
September 7, 2021 — ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Guard continues to live up to its promise, "Always Ready, Always There," with close to 59,000 Guard members on duty overseas or at home responding to Hurricane Ida,... MORE

175th Wing Demonstrates Warfighting Capabilities in Europe

Washington Guard MPs Train on Law Enforcement Skills

Northern Agility 22-1 Begins in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

New Hampshire Guard Provides Health Care in Cherokee Nation

105th Cavalry Seizes Opportunity to Train on Tow Missiles